TPWD MISSION

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS:

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.


PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must contain complete job histories in the WORK HISTORY SECTION to include

• Job Title

• Dates of employment (month/year)

• Hours worked per week

• Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor and Phone Number

• Description of duties performed

• Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement. Please list those experiences to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements.

• Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week. Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience.

• Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields.

• College Transcripts are required at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted on the posting) if education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting. A copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview.

• Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Work In Texas (WIT) Applications : WIT applicants are required to complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, login to CAPPS Recruit .

IF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT SUBMITTED, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.

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MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

Job Classification

Service

Military Specialty

Program Supervisor I - VII

Army

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

Program Supervisor I - VII

Navy

611X, 612X, 641X, 712X

Program Supervisor I - VII

Coast Guard

BOSN, ELC, ISS, MAT, MED, MLES, MSSD, MSSE, MSSR, OSS, WEPS

Program Supervisor I - VII

Marine Corps

0203, 0207, 0302, 0370, 0520, 0602, 0802, 1802, 1803, 2340, 5502, 6302, 6502, 7202, 7208, 7210, 7220, 7502, 8005, 8858, 9702

Program Supervisor I - VII

Air Force

3D0X1, 8U000, 9G100, 16GX, 60C0, 63G0, 86M0, 86P0

Program Supervisor I - VII

Space Force

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

*More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below:

https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE:

If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach the required documentation referenced below at the time your application is submitted . If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/ .

Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:

• Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).

• Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

• Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

• Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty- Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active-duty military orders.

• Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household- Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating.

Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted.



HIRING CONTACT: Michael Strutt, (512) 389-4736

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Austin Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin TX 78744



GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the general direction of the Cultural Resources Program Director, the Preservation Services Team Lead performs advanced (senior-level) administrative and supervisory program work. This position will establish team goals, objectives, and team activities. Supervises and evaluates Preservation Services staff. Responsible for the professional application of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, the Antiquities Code of Texas and the National Historic Preservation Act. Serves as a liaison to the Texas Historical Commission (THC) and other state or federal agencies on architectural/historic preservation projects requiring consultation. Supervises the planning of historical research. Guides planning, technical assessments, and preservation projects on historic properties across the state parks system. Identifies and directs repair and restoration work. Plans and budgets for preservation projects across the parks system. Manages the Preservation Services budget, and individual project budgets. Will write scopes of work and performance specifications for architecture, engineering, and construction consultants. Manages consultant contracts. Will review projects that may affect the historic integrity of buildings, structures, and landscapes 45 or more years old. Reviews plans and specifications to ensure adherence to accepted preservation practices, applicable codes, and state and federal laws. Will identify preservation issues for historic architecture and historic landscapes and establish Areas of Potential Effect (APEs). Field inspections of APEs will be required. Reviews information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, and estimated costs. Provides assistance regarding historic architecture to the state parks minor repair program. Will establish maintenance protocols for historic buildings. Advocates for the importance of history and historical research of the state parks, and lands that may become state parks. Advocates for historic preservation within Texas State Parks. Manage decision-making for a database of Texas State Parks historical information including documents, oral histories, and architectural data. Conduct hands-on workshops using Texas State Parks as historic preservation projects. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all State, Agency, Division, and Program rules, regulations and procedures.


Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in architecture, architectural history, historic preservation, or historic design.

Experience:

Five years experience evaluating built resources for historical significance and architectural integrity;

Two years experience in supervising staff or preservation related projects;

Experience conducting project reviews for potential impacts to architectural resources using the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of historic Properties;

Experience in antiquities laws consultation and compliance;

Experience in hands-on preservation practice;

Experience conducting historical research and investigations of buildings, structures, landscapes and managing databases of historic information.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Licensure:

Applicant must possess a valid State driver's license.

NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from a college or university with a Master's degree in architecture, architectural history, historic preservation, or historic design.

Experience:

Experience overseeing contractors conducting work on historic buildings;

Experience developing policy regarding historic preservation practice;

Experience creating historic preservation projects, including scopes of work and requests for proposals;

Experience overseeing architectural firms' creation of plans and specifications for historic preservation projects, and managing budgets

Experience reviewing reports adhering to standards for Antiquities Code of Texas, Historic Buildings and Structures Permits;

Experience working with historic preservation non-profits to further preservation goals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of American architectural history and historic preservation practice;

Knowledge of historic building maintenance, and repair;

Knowledge of laws relating to historic building rehabilitation, the Antiquities Code of Texas, and best professional practices;

Knowledge of the federal and state historical designations and standards regarding historically designated properties, including the Secretary of the Interior's Standards;

Knowledge of American history and applied research techniques;

Skill in applying preservation principles to assigned projects;

Skill in Section 106 consultation procedures with SHPO and federal agencies;

Skill in archival research and historic structures documentation;

Skill in hands-on historic feature repairs such as doors and windows, or concrete structures;

Skill in planning, assigning, and or supervising the work of others and their individual projects;

Ability to work well with others and supervise team members;

Ability to review complex plans and specifications for potential impacts to historic resources and identify Areas of Potential Effect;

Ability to provide guidance and devise solutions to historic preservation problems;

Ability to work as a member of a team;

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to work overtime as necessary;

Required to travel up to 50%, with probable overnight stays;

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles;

Outdoor work in all seasons and weather conditions;

Occasionally will require work hours other than 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday;

Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



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Closing Date: Feb 2, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

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